Rushing River Foundation | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 81-4739178

Foundation Overview

Based in The Woodlands, TX, Rushing River Foundation has awarded 81 grants totaling $7,277,540 to organizations in Texas, Georgia and 5 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $5,000 to $2,000,000, with a median award of $25,000.

Latest Tax Year
2023
Total Giving (all years)
$7,277,540
Total Assets
$9,939
Median Grant (all grants)
$25,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
8
Median Grant
$25,000
% Median Grant Decline
-44% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: February 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Balanced Approach: 50%

4 of 8 recipients (50%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.

Geographic Focus
Texas

78% of all grants are concentrated in Texas, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Texas, funding concentrates in Houston (32%), Conroe (17%), Austin (16%).

Funding Trajectory
-87%

Declining funding trend with 87% decrease over 4 years may indicate reduced grant opportunities or shifting foundation priorities. This trajectory suggests more competitive application environment.

Program Areas
Community Projects + 4 others

Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (33%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Rushing River Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.

Name Amount Location Purpose Year
Small Steps Nurturing Center $25,000 Houston, TX, US Donation To Assist The Organization In Carrying Out Its Mission To Provide An Exemplary Early Childhood Program To Instill And Foster The Social, Emotional, Physical, Intellectual, And Spiritual Growth Of Economically At-risk Children And Their Families. 2023
Treefolks $25,000 Austin, TX, US Donation To Assist The Organization In Carrying Out Its Mission To Plant Trees. 2023
Environmental Defense Fund $35,000 Washington, DC, US Donation To Assist The Organization In Carrying Out Its Mission To Advance Solutions To The Biggest Threats To Our Environment, From Fighting Climate Change To Protecting Our Communities From Toxic Chemicals And Pollution. 2023
St Joseph Home $20,000 Cincinnati, OH, US Donation To Assist The Organization In Carrying Out Its Mission To Provide Much Needed Support Systems For People With Complex Disabilities And Their Families. 2023
Small Steps Nurturing Center $25,000 Houston, TX, US Donation To Assist The Organization In Carrying Out Its Mission To Provide An Exemplary Early Childhood Program To Instill And Foster The Social, Emotional, Physical, Intellectual, And Spiritual Growth Of Economically At-risk Children And Their Families. 2023
Treefolks $25,000 Austin, TX, US Donation To Assist The Organization In Carrying Out Its Mission To Plant Trees. 2023
Environmental Defense Fund $35,000 Washington, DC, US Donation To Assist The Organization In Carrying Out Its Mission To Advance Solutions To The Biggest Threats To Our Environment, From Fighting Climate Change To Protecting Our Communities From Toxic Chemicals And Pollution. 2023
St Joseph Home $20,000 Cincinnati, OH, US Donation To Assist The Organization In Carrying Out Its Mission To Provide Much Needed Support Systems For People With Complex Disabilities And Their Families. 2023
The Woodlands United Methodist Chur $300,000 The Woodlands, TX, US Donation To Assist The Organization In Carrying Out Its Mission To Reach People For Jesus Christ, Disciple Them In Faith, And Help Those In Need. 2022
Angel Reach $25,000 Conroe, TX, US Donation To Assist The Organization In Carrying Out Its Mission To Help Children And Youth. 2022
Small Steps Nurturing Center $25,000 Houston, TX, US Donation To Assist The Organization In Carrying Out Its Mission To Provide An Exemplary Early Childhood Program To Instill And Foster The Social, Emotional, Physical, Intellectual, And Spiritual Growth Of Economically At-risk Children And Their Families. 2022
Hill Country Alliance $50,000 Dripping Springs, TX, US Donation To Assist The Organization In Carrying Out Its Mission Of Raising Public Awareness And Building Community Support Around The Need To Preserve The Natural Resources And Heritage Of The Central Texas Hill Country. 2022
Chicat $45,020 Chicago, IL, US Donation To Assist The Organization In Carrying Out Its Mission To Provide Tuition-free Artist-led Classes And Standards-based Vocational Training And Job Placement. 2022
Boys And Girls Country $50,000 Hockley, TX, US Donation To Assist The Organization In Carrying Out Its Mission To Help Children And Youth. 2022
Camp Ozark Foundation $50,000 Houston, TX, US Donation To Assist The Organization In Carrying Out Its Mission To Facilitate The Emotional And Spiritual Growth Of Children, Youth And Families, Regardless Of Economic Status, Through The Provision Of A Christ-centered, Values-based Summer Camp Experience And Year-round Ministry And Mentoring. 2022
Wimberley Valley Watershed Associat $200,000 Wimberley, TX, US Donation To Assist The Organization In Carrying Out Its Mission To Ensure That Communities Know Their Connection And Responsibilities To The Watershed And Are Supported In Implementing Water Policies And Practices That Will Ensure Ecological Sustainability For Generations. 2022
Global Impact $25,000 Alexandria, VA, US Donation To Assist The Organization In Carrying Out Its Mission To Offer Advisory And Infrastructure Services That Drive Strategic Philanthropy For Nonprofit, Public, And Private Sector Clients. 2022
Houston Methodist Hospital Foundati $25,000 Houston, TX, US Donation To Assist The Organization In Carrying Out Its Mission To Ensure That Houston Methodist Has The Support Needed To Achieve Its Vision For Excellence In Research, Education And Patient Care. 2022
The Dave Thomas Foundation For Adop $16,250 Dublin, OH, US Donation To Assist The Organization In Carrying Out Its Mission To Find Forever Families For The More Than 140,000 Children Waiting To Be Adopted From Foster Care In The United States And Canada. 2022
The Woodlands United Methodist Chur $300,000 The Woodlands, TX, US Donation To Assist The Organization In Carrying Out Its Mission To Reach People For Jesus Christ, Disciple Them In Faith, And Help Those In Need. 2022
Angel Reach $25,000 Conroe, TX, US Donation To Assist The Organization In Carrying Out Its Mission To Help Children And Youth. 2022
Small Steps Nurturing Center $25,000 Houston, TX, US Donation To Assist The Organization In Carrying Out Its Mission To Provide An Exemplary Early Childhood Program To Instill And Foster The Social, Emotional, Physical, Intellectual, And Spiritual Growth Of Economically At-risk Children And Their Families. 2022
Hill Country Alliance $50,000 Dripping Springs, TX, US Donation To Assist The Organization In Carrying Out Its Mission Of Raising Public Awareness And Building Community Support Around The Need To Preserve The Natural Resources And Heritage Of The Central Texas Hill Country. 2022
Chicat $45,020 Chicago, IL, US Donation To Assist The Organization In Carrying Out Its Mission To Provide Tuition-free Artist-led Classes And Standards-based Vocational Training And Job Placement. 2022
Boys And Girls Country $50,000 Hockley, TX, US Donation To Assist The Organization In Carrying Out Its Mission To Help Children And Youth. 2022
Camp Ozark Foundation $50,000 Houston, TX, US Donation To Assist The Organization In Carrying Out Its Mission To Facilitate The Emotional And Spiritual Growth Of Children, Youth And Families, Regardless Of Economic Status, Through The Provision Of A Christ-centered, Values-based Summer Camp Experience And Year-round Ministry And Mentoring. 2022
Wimberley Valley Watershed Associat $200,000 Wimberley, TX, US Donation To Assist The Organization In Carrying Out Its Mission To Ensure That Communities Know Their Connection And Responsibilities To The Watershed And Are Supported In Implementing Water Policies And Practices That Will Ensure Ecological Sustainability For Generations. 2022
Global Impact $25,000 Alexandria, VA, US Donation To Assist The Organization In Carrying Out Its Mission To Offer Advisory And Infrastructure Services That Drive Strategic Philanthropy For Nonprofit, Public, And Private Sector Clients. 2022
Houston Methodist Hospital Foundati $25,000 Houston, TX, US Donation To Assist The Organization In Carrying Out Its Mission To Ensure That Houston Methodist Has The Support Needed To Achieve Its Vision For Excellence In Research, Education And Patient Care. 2022
The Dave Thomas Foundation For Adop $16,250 Dublin, OH, US Donation To Assist The Organization In Carrying Out Its Mission To Find Forever Families For The More Than 140,000 Children Waiting To Be Adopted From Foster Care In The United States And Canada. 2022
The Woodlands United Methodist Chur $300,000 The Woodlands, TX, US Donation To Assist The Organization In Carrying Out Its Mission To Reach People For Jesus Christ, Disciple Them In Faith, And Help Those In Need. 2021
Angel Reach $25,000 Conroe, TX, US Donation To Assist The Organization In Carrying Out Its Mission To Help Children And Youth. 2021
Small Steps Nurturing Center $100,000 Houston, TX, US Donation To Assist The Organization In Carrying Out Its Mission To Provide An Exemplary Early Childhood Program To Instill And Foster The Social, Emotional, Physical, Intellectual, And Spiritual Growth Of Economically At-risk Children And Their Families. 2021
God's Garage $25,000 Conroe, TX, US Donation To Assist The Organization In Carrying Out Its Mission To Keep Single Mothers, Widows And Wives Of Deployed Military On The Road Safely. 2021
Treefolks $25,000 Austin, TX, US Donation To Assist The Organization In Carrying Out Its Mission To Plant Trees. 2021
Tespa $50,000 Austin, TX, US Donation To Assist The Organization In Carrying Out Its Mission To Protect The Trinity And Edwards Aquifers, The Springs That Flow From This Interconnected System, And Protect These Waters For The People And Wildlife Who Use And Depend On Them. 2021
Hill Country Alliance $30,000 Dripping Springs, TX, US Donation To Assist The Organization In Carrying Out Its Mission Of Raising Public Awareness And Building Community Support Around The Need To Preserve The Natural Resources And Heritage Of The Central Texas Hill Country. 2021
Core - Children Of Restaurant Emplo $25,000 Woodstock, GA, US Donation To Assist The Organization In Carrying Out Its Mission To Serving Food And Beverage Operations Employees With Children To Provide Financial Relief When Either The Employee, Spouse Or Their Child Faces A Life-altering Health Crisis, Injury, Death Or Natural Disaster. 2021
University Of Houston - Gift Proces $50,000 Houston, TX, US Donation To Assist The Organization In Carrying Out Its General Scholarship Fund. 2021
Chicat $20,000 Chicago, IL, US Donation To Assist The Organization In Carrying Out Its Mission To Provide Tuition-free Artist-led Classes And Standards-based Vocational Training And Job Placement. 2021
The Woodlands United Methodist Chur $300,000 The Woodlands, TX, US Donation To Assist The Organization In Carrying Out Its Mission To Reach People For Jesus Christ, Disciple Them In Faith, And Help Those In Need. 2021
Angel Reach $25,000 Conroe, TX, US Donation To Assist The Organization In Carrying Out Its Mission To Help Children And Youth. 2021
Small Steps Nurturing Center $100,000 Houston, TX, US Donation To Assist The Organization In Carrying Out Its Mission To Provide An Exemplary Early Childhood Program To Instill And Foster The Social, Emotional, Physical, Intellectual, And Spiritual Growth Of Economically At-risk Children And Their Families. 2021
God's Garage $25,000 Conroe, TX, US Donation To Assist The Organization In Carrying Out Its Mission To Keep Single Mothers, Widows And Wives Of Deployed Military On The Road Safely. 2021
Treefolks $25,000 Austin, TX, US Donation To Assist The Organization In Carrying Out Its Mission To Plant Trees. 2021
Tespa $50,000 Austin, TX, US Donation To Assist The Organization In Carrying Out Its Mission To Protect The Trinity And Edwards Aquifers, The Springs That Flow From This Interconnected System, And Protect These Waters For The People And Wildlife Who Use And Depend On Them. 2021
Hill Country Alliance $30,000 Dripping Springs, TX, US Donation To Assist The Organization In Carrying Out Its Mission Of Raising Public Awareness And Building Community Support Around The Need To Preserve The Natural Resources And Heritage Of The Central Texas Hill Country. 2021
Core - Children Of Restaurant Emplo $25,000 Woodstock, GA, US Donation To Assist The Organization In Carrying Out Its Mission To Serving Food And Beverage Operations Employees With Children To Provide Financial Relief When Either The Employee, Spouse Or Their Child Faces A Life-altering Health Crisis, Injury, Death Or Natural Disaster. 2021
University Of Houston - Gift Proces $50,000 Houston, TX, US Donation To Assist The Organization In Carrying Out Its General Scholarship Fund. 2021
Chicat $20,000 Chicago, IL, US Donation To Assist The Organization In Carrying Out Its Mission To Provide Tuition-free Artist-led Classes And Standards-based Vocational Training And Job Placement. 2021
The Woodlands United Methodist Chur $300,000 The Woodlands, TX, US Donation To Assist The Organization In Carrying Out Its Mission To Reach People For Jesus Christ, Disciple Them In Faith, And Help Those In Need. 2021
Angel Reach $25,000 Conroe, TX, US Donation To Assist The Organization In Carrying Out Its Mission To Help Children And Youth. 2021
Small Steps Nurturing Center $100,000 Houston, TX, US Donation To Assist The Organization In Carrying Out Its Mission To Provide An Exemplary Early Childhood Program To Instill And Foster The Social, Emotional, Physical, Intellectual, And Spiritual Growth Of Economically At-risk Children And Their Families. 2021
God's Garage $25,000 Conroe, TX, US Donation To Assist The Organization In Carrying Out Its Mission To Keep Single Mothers, Widows And Wives Of Deployed Military On The Road Safely. 2021
Treefolks $25,000 Austin, TX, US Donation To Assist The Organization In Carrying Out Its Mission To Plant Trees. 2021
Tespa $50,000 Austin, TX, US Donation To Assist The Organization In Carrying Out Its Mission To Protect The Trinity And Edwards Aquifers, The Springs That Flow From This Interconnected System, And Protect These Waters For The People And Wildlife Who Use And Depend On Them. 2021
Hill Country Alliance $30,000 Dripping Springs, TX, US Donation To Assist The Organization In Carrying Out Its Mission Of Raising Public Awareness And Building Community Support Around The Need To Preserve The Natural Resources And Heritage Of The Central Texas Hill Country. 2021
Core - Children Of Restaurant Emplo $25,000 Woodstock, GA, US Donation To Assist The Organization In Carrying Out Its Mission To Serving Food And Beverage Operations Employees With Children To Provide Financial Relief When Either The Employee, Spouse Or Their Child Faces A Life-altering Health Crisis, Injury, Death Or Natural Disaster. 2021
University Of Houston - Gift Proces $50,000 Houston, TX, US Donation To Assist The Organization In Carrying Out Its General Scholarship Fund. 2021
Chicat $20,000 Chicago, IL, US Donation To Assist The Organization In Carrying Out Its Mission To Provide Tuition-free Artist-led Classes And Standards-based Vocational Training And Job Placement. 2021
Angel Reach $25,000 Conroe, TX, US Donation To Assist The Organization In Carrying Out Its Mission To Help Children And Youth. 2020
Boys And Girls Country $65,000 Hockley, TX, US Donation To Assist The Organization In Carrying Out Its Mission To Help Children And Yound Adults. 2020
Camp Ozark Foundation $2,000,000 Houston, TX, US Donation To Assist The Organization In Carrying Out Its Mission To Ensure That Communities Are Aware Of Their Connection And Responsibilities To The Watershed And Are Supported In Implementing Water Policies And Practices That Will Ensure Ecological Sustainability For Generations. 2020
Small Steps Nurturing Center $25,000 Houston, TX, US Donation To Assist The Organization In Carrying Out Its Mission To Ensure That Communities Are Aware Of Their Connection And Responsibilities To The Watershed And Are Supported In Implementing Water Policies And Practices That Will Ensure Ecological Sustainability For Generations. 2020
The Woodlands United Methodist Church $450,000 The Woodlands, TX, US Donation To Assist The Organization In Carrying Out Its Mission To Ensure That Communities Are Aware Of Their Connection And Responsibilities To The Watershed And Are Supported In Implementing Water Policies And Practices That Will Ensure Ecological Sustainability For Generations. 2020
Tree Folks $25,000 Austin, TX, US Donation To Assist The Organization In Carrying Out Its Mission To Plant Trees. 2020
Wimberley Valley Water Shed Association $50,000 Wimberley, TX, US Donation To Assist The Organization In Carrying Out Its Mission To Ensure That Communities Are Aware Of Their Connection And Responsibilities To The Watershed And Are Supported In Implementing Water Policies And Practices That Will Ensure Ecological Sustainability For Generations. 2020
Hill Country Alliance $25,000 Dripping Springs, TX, US Donation To Assist The Organization In Carrying Out Its Mission Of Raising Public Awareness 2020
Global Impact $20,000 Alexandria, VA, US Donation To Assist The Organization In Carrying Out Its Mission Of Raising Public Awareness 2020
God's Garage $25,000 Conroe, TX, US Donation To Assist The Organization In Carrying Out Its Mission Of Raising Public Awareness 2020
Angel Reach $25,000 Conroe, TX, US Donation To Assist The Organization In Carrying Out Its Mission To Help Children And Youth. 2019
Boys And Girls Country $25,000 Hockley, TX, US Donation To Assist The Organization In Carrying Out Its Mission To Help Children And Yound Adults. 2019
Make A Wish Foundation $5,000 Houston, TX, US Donation To Assist The Organization In Carrying Out Its Mission To Help Children And Yound Adults. 2019
Tespa $25,000 Irvine, CA, US Donation To Assist The Organization In Carrying Out Its Mission Of Raising Public Awareness 2019
Tree Folks $25,000 Austin, TX, US Donation To Assist The Organization In Carrying Out Its Mission To Plant Trees. 2019
Wimberley Valley Water Shed Association $25,000 Wimberley, TX, US Donation To Assist The Organization In Carrying Out Its Mission To Ensure That Communities Are Aware Of Their Connection And Responsibilities To The Watershed And Are Supported In Implementing Water Policies And Practices That Will Ensure Ecological Sustainability For Generations. 2019
Camp Ozark Foundation $40,000 Houston, TX, US Donation To Assist The Organization In Carrying Out Its Mission To Ensure That Communities Are Aware Of Their Connection And Responsibilities To The Watershed And Are Supported In Implementing Water Policies And Practices That Will Ensure Ecological Sustainability For Generations. 2019
Citysquare $5,000 Dallas, TX, US Donation To Assist The Organization In Carrying Out Its Mission To Ensure That Communities Are Aware Of Their Connection And Responsibilities To The Watershed And Are Supported In Implementing Water Policies And Practices That Will Ensure Ecological Sustainability For Generations. 2019
Small Steps Nurturing Center $100,000 Houston, TX, US Donation To Assist The Organization In Carrying Out Its Mission To Ensure That Communities Are Aware Of Their Connection And Responsibilities To The Watershed And Are Supported In Implementing Water Policies And Practices That Will Ensure Ecological Sustainability For Generations. 2019
The Leukemia Lymphoma Society $10,000 Houston, TX, US Donation To Assist The Organization In Carrying Out Its Mission To Ensure That Communities Are Aware Of Their Connection And Responsibilities To The Watershed And Are Supported In Implementing Water Policies And Practices That Will Ensure Ecological Sustainability For Generations. 2019
The Woodlands United Methodist Church $500,000 The Woodlands, TX, US Donation To Assist The Organization In Carrying Out Its Mission To Ensure That Communities Are Aware Of Their Connection And Responsibilities To The Watershed And Are Supported In Implementing Water Policies And Practices That Will Ensure Ecological Sustainability For Generations. 2019

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Contact Information

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EIN 81-4739178
Website N/A
Address 5 SONG SPARROW PL The Woodlands, TX 77381-4104

Key People (4)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Rushing River Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

President Randall W Norwood
Director Terri Norwood
Director Brett Norwood
Director Lindsay Norwood Stokey

Forms 990-PF

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Data Currency: Last updated February 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.